Mindin Polyclonal Antibody

Mindin, also known as Spondin-2 and DIL-1 (Differentially expressed in cancerous and non-cancerous lung cells 1) belongs to the F-spondin family of secreted extracellular matrix proteins. Family members are characterized by two N-terminal F-spondin domains (FS1 and FS2), and a third C-terminal thrombospondin type I repeat (TSP-1). Secreted Mindin exists as a disulfide-linked dimer that also forms higher order oligomers. It functions as a pattern recognition receptor for microbes and an adhesion molecule for neurons. Mindin is secreted by neurons, macrophages and fibroblasts in a variety of tissues. Human Mindin shares 88% amino acid sequence homology with mouse and rat proteins.